Description of problem: Files need not be signed when they are in hot tier because if there is no I/0 happening on that file , file will get demoted and it will be signed there. So signing a file in both hot tier and cold tier is not required. Version-Release number of selected component (if applicable): glusterfs-3.7.5-5.el6rhs.x86_64 How reproducible: Steps to Reproduce: 1. Create a tiered volume 2. Now enable bit rot on that volume. 3. Fuse mount the volume and create some files. Actual results: After 120 sec since there is no I/O happening on that file, the file will be signed. Expected results: Files need not be signed when they are in hot tier because if there is no I/0 happening on that file , file will get demoted and it will be signed once it si in the cold tier. So simply signing a file in both hot tier and cold tier will utilize the system resources. Additional info: